2008 BMW 528 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2008 BMW 528 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 230 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 528 weights approximately 880 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 528 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 235 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 | 1340 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
