2000 BMW 316 vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 4 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 316 weights approximately 832 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 316 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 316 | 7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |