2009 BMW 128 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 9 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 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, 2009 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 128 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 128 | 21 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |