2009 BMW 120 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 895 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 120 | 7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |