1998 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 28 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 855 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, 1998 BMW 318 (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Seven |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 34 L |