1971 Lotus Seven vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 931 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 125 (270 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 2010 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Seven | 125 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 270 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |