2007 BMW 325 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1957 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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 325 | Seven |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 29 L |
