1998 BMW 330 vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1996 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 330 | 7 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |