1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 1416 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1995 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Caterham | BMW |
| Model | Super 7 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 82 L |
