1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 23 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 5.8 | Seven |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |