2008 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 1639 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 X5 (481 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | X5 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
