1998 BMW 728 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 BMW 728. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 1315 kg more than 2003 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, 1998 BMW 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 728 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 728 | 7 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |