2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, both 2000 Caterham C21 and 2000 Chevrolet Prizm were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 440 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.
Because 2000 Caterham C21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham C21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | C21 | Prizm |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
