1996 BMW 523 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 BMW 523. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2000 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 523 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 523 | 7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |