1997 BMW 850 vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, both 1997 BMW 850 and 1997 Caterham C21 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1997 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1997 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 1997 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 850 | C21 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 654 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 |