2007 BMW 130 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 4 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 885 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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 130 | 7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |