2005 BMW 760 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 2 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 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1720 kg more than 2003 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 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 760 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 760 | 7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6128 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2230 mm |