2006 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Caterham Superlight R
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Caterham Superlight R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Caterham Superlight R would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (190 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2002 Caterham Superlight R | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 530 | Superlight R |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 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 Length | 4850 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |