2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | C21 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
