1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 7 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | Z9 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2260 mm |
