1975 BMW 315 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 440 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:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 315 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
