2005 BMW 316 vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 911 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 316 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |