2009 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Caterham 7 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 15 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 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 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 325 | 7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |