2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | Superlight R | 212 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2260 mm |
