Comparisons / Comparison of Caterham 21 1.8 i 16V U347WC and MG TF 1.8 i 16V

Comparison of Caterham 21 1.8 i 16V U347WC and MG TF 1.8 i 16V [S]ave

Attribute
MG TF 1.8 i 16V ×
Caterham 21 1.8 i 16V U347WC ×
General
MakeMGCaterham
ModelTF21
GenerationTF21
Modification1.8 i 16V1.8 i 16V U347WC
Websitehttps://mg.co.uk/https://www.caterhamcars.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats22
Body typeCabrioletCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)20021994
Production to (year)20051999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)220210
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.65.3
City consumption (l/100km)10.6-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.7-
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.5-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineMiddle, transversely-
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)160153
Max. torque (Nm)174180
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,795
Compression ratio10.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,9007,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,7004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8080
Piston stroke (mm)89.389.3
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)5066
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSuspension De-Dion
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/45 R16
  • 215/40 R16
  • 205/45 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)3,9433,800
Width (mm)1,6301,580
Height (mm)1,2611,150
Wheelbase (mm)2,3752,230
Kerb weight (kg)1,115650
Gross weight (kg)1,340950
Minimum boot space (l)210250
Front track (mm)1,4041,320
Rear track (mm)1,4101,320



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