1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Seven | 330 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 57 L |
