2001 BMW L7 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 31 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 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW L7 weights approximately 960 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, 2001 BMW L7 (350 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm). This means 2001 BMW L7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven. 2001 BMW L7 has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW L7 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | L7 | Seven |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 34 L |