1984 BMW 323 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 27 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 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1957 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.
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1984 BMW 323 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 323 | Seven |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |