2007 BMW 130 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 37 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 130 | Seven |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |