2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 12 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
Make | Caterham | BMW |
Model | 21 | 330 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |