2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, both 2000 Caterham C21 and 2000 Toyota Echo 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 44 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Echo weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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 Toyota Echo, 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 Caterham C21 (145 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | C21 | Echo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2380 mm |
