1975 BMW Coupe vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | Coupe | 7 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 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 | 251 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2230 mm |
