2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2000 Holden Zafira
To start off, both 2000 Caterham C21 and 2000 Holden Zafira were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Zafira should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Zafira weights approximately 810 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 Holden Zafira, 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 Holden Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 2000 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Caterham | Holden |
| Model | C21 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
