2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2000 Caterham C21 and 2000 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 375 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
Because 2000 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham C21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 Caterham C21 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 2000 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Caterham | Suzuki |
| Model | C21 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
