2009 BMW 325 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 325 | 1700 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2240 mm |