2007 BMW 120 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 774 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 120 | Seven |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |