2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 902 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Caterham | Volkswagen |
| Model | C21 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
