2003 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 940 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 325 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
