1949 BMW 340 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 BMW 340 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 340 | Seven |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2240 mm |