1964 BMW 700 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 700 weights approximately 200 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 700 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2230 mm |
