1989 BMW 850 vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1963 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. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 BMW 850 | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 850 | Seven |
Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |