1991 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1991 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 318 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 318 | 21 |
Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |