2000 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, both 2000 BMW 320 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 1170 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 320 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 2000 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 320 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 320 | 7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |