2003 BMW 320 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, both 2003 BMW 320 and 2003 Caterham 7 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 820 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 320 | 7 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2230 mm |