1952 BMW 340 vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 772 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 340 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 340 | 7 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2240 mm |