1971 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 484 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 130 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | Touring | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
