1957 BMW 600 vs. 1964 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1964 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 600 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1964 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:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1964 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2240 mm |
