2007 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Caterham Superlight R
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 5 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 945 kg more 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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2002 Caterham Superlight R | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 318 | Superlight R |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |