1993 BMW 518 vs. 2000 Caterham C21
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 518 weights approximately 510 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, 1993 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 518 | 2000 Caterham C21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 518 | C21 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |