1998 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 29 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 819 kg more than 1969 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Seven |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |