1993 BMW 840 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 11 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. 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 @ 5100 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 840 | 7 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2230 mm |