2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 BMW Convertible and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 164 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Convertible | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | Convertible | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2690 mm |