2009 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 1050 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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 325 | 21 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 230 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 | 1590 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |