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


 

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