2008 BMW 530 vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1996 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1996 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 1996 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 530 | 7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |