1975 BMW 315 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 467 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 315 | 1700 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |