1994 BMW 318 vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 318 weights approximately 967 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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, 1994 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 318 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 318 | 7 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 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 | 168 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |