1998 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 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 86 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 1428 kg more than 2004 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 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 740 | 7 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2230 mm |