1992 BMW 850 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 22 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 850 | Seven |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |