2007 BMW M vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | M | 1700 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |