2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 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 5 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | Caterham | BMW |
Model | 7 | 330 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |