1987 BMW 320 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 718 kg more than 2003 Caterham 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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 320 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 320 | 7 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |