2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 985 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Caterham | BMW |
Model | 21 | 120 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |