1992 BMW 518 vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 518 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1995 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, 1992 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 518 | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 518 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |