1952 BMW 501 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 845 kg more than 2000 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 501 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 501 | 7 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1137 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 10750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |