1992 BMW 850 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 850 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
