1972 BMW 520 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 1005 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, 1972 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 520 | 7 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1137 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 10750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |