1996 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 1070 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 525 | 7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1137 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |