2005 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 5 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 1075 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, 2005 BMW 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 330 | 21 |
Year Released | 2005 | 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 | 201 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |