2000 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, both 2000 BMW 316 and 2000 Caterham 7 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 870 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 316 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
