2008 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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 1108 kg more than 2003 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 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 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 530 | 7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1794 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |