1987 BMW 318 vs. 1986 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Caterham 1700 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1986 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 318 | 1700 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |