1957 BMW 600 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 600 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 600 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2260 mm |