1994 BMW 750 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 1610 kg more than 2000 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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1994 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 750 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 750 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |
