2006 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 2 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 525 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
