1987 BMW 628 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 930 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 628 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 628 | 7 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |