2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2000 Caterham C21 and 2000 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 785 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (979 Nm) has 834 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Caterham | Dodge |
| Model | C21 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 8357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 979 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
