2001 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 1 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), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 888 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 318 | 21 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |