1998 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 1422 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 740 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 36 L |
