1993 BMW 840 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 840 | Seven |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |