2005 BMW 630 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 1304 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 630 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 630 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |
