1996 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 BMW 325. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 325 weights approximately 915 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 325 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 325 | 7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |