1968 BMW 2002 vs. 2000 Caterham C21
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 2000 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 2002 | C21 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
