2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | Caterham | BMW |
Model | 7 | 330 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |