2006 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 6 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 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 1055 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, 2006 BMW 325 (238 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 325 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 58 mm |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
