2008 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 985 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 330 | 7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |