1991 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 318 weights approximately 697 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700. 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, 1991 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 318 | 1700 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |