2001 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2001 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 530 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 530 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2000 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, 2001 BMW 530 (411 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 530 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 530 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
