1993 BMW 840 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 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2000 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 840 | C21 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |
