1998 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1971 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 730 (280 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Seven |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1745 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |