1998 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 1205 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 730 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
