1977 BMW 728 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 861 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 728 | 340 R |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
