2009 BMW 523 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 523 | 7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |