2007 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Lotus 79

To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lotus 79. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lotus 79 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.

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. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1978 Lotus 79 has manual transmission. 1978 Lotus 79 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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