2009 BMW 335 vs. 2000 Caterham C21
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21. 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2000 Caterham C21 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 335 | C21 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |