2009 BMW 130 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 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 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 875 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2009 BMW 130 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. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 130 | 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 | 261 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |