2008 BMW 528 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 2008 BMW 528 is newer by 23 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 528 weights approximately 797 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700. 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 528 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 528 | 1700 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2240 mm |