2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 7 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Caterham | Land Rover |
| Model | C21 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
