2000 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 29 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 525 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 1201 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Seven |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
