1990 BMW 316 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 316 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
