2006 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 36 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 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 1245 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven. 2006 BMW 530 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 530 | Seven |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1340 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1835 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |