1995 BMW 520 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 948 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 520 | 21 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |