1990 BMW 518 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 518 | Seven |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |