1984 BMW 725 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 725 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2230 mm |
