1984 BMW 628 vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 916 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 628 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
