1969 BMW 2800 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 844 kg more than 2003 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 2800 | 7 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2230 mm |