2007 BMW 545 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 7 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 545 | 21 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 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 | 1705 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
