9 Images That Prove Modern Cars Are Morbidly Obese

You guys loved seeing how big new cars look next to their predecessors, so here's another round of comparison pics!

18 May 2015

BMW 1m M3

We recently posted up a series of images of modern cars lined up against their predecessors, highlighting just how much cars have grown over the years. This struck a chord with you guys, and loads of great examples were submitted in the comments section. We've now taken these suggestions and added a few of our own to make this second compilation. Any come as a surprise?

BMW 2002/2-Series

BMW M235i

BMW 2002

Length: 4230mm
Width: 1590mm
Height: 1397mm Weight: 940kg

2-Series

Length: 4432mm
Width: 1774mm
Height: 1418 mm Weight: 1425kg

BMW E30 M3/1M

BMW 1m M3

E30 M3

Length: 4346mm
Width: 1679mm
Height: 1369mm Weight: 1300kg

1M

Length: 4373mm
Width: 1803mm
Height: 1420mm Weight: 1495kg

Datsun 240Z/Nissan 370Z

Nissan 350z 240z

240Z

Length: 4140mm
Width: 1626mm
Height: 1283mm Weight: 1025kg

370Z

Length: 4308mm
Width: 1816mm
Height: 1318mm Weight: 1446kg

Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang old v new

First-generation

Length: 4760mm
Width: 1810mm
Height: 1300mm Weight: 1100kg (base model)

Fifth-generation

Length: 4770mm
Width: 1870mm
Height: 1380mm Weight: 1520kg

Lamborghini Countach/Reventon

Lamborghini Murcielago Countach

Countach

Length: 4140mm
Width: 2000mm
Height: 1070mm Weight: 1480kg

Reventon

Length: 4700mm
Width: 2058mm
Height: 1135mm Weight: 1665kg

Mazda MX-5

010_Drei-Generationen-Mazda-MX-5-Foto-Auto_75808

First-generation

Length: 3950mm
Width: 1675mm
Height: 1230mm Weight: 940kg

Third-generation

Length: 4000mm
Width: 1720mm
Height: 1240mm Weight: 1110kg

Mercedes 300SEL/S63 AMG W221

Mercedes 300SEL S Class

300SEL (road car specs)

Length: 5000mm
Width: 1810mm
Height: 1415mm Weight: 1780kg

S63 AMG

Length: 5079mm
Width: 1872mm
Height: 1473mm Weight: 2200kg

Nissan Skyline R32/R35 GT-R

Nissan Skylines

R32

Length: 4580mm
Width: 1695mm
Height: 1340mm Weight: 1430kg

R35

Length: 4671mm
Width: 1902mm
Height: 1372mm Weight: 1760kg

VW Scirocco

VW Scirocco

Mk1

Length: 3880mm
Width: 1620mm
Height: 1290mm Weight: 800kg

Mk3

Length: 4256mm
Width: 1810mm
Height: 1404mm Weight: 1271kg

Thanks to Jakob, Spyros, Robert, Novac, Thomas and Vastal for the suggestions!

Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.

Sponsored Posts

Comments

No comments found.

Latest News

Here’s Your First Look At The Hyundai Ioniq 9

Brabus Has Given The Rolls-Royce Cullinan 690bhp

There’s Now A Second Road-Legal Jaguar C-X75

Road-legal Jaguar C-X75 - front

The Skoda Kodiaq vRS Is Back To Help You Achieve A School Run PB

Skoda Kodiaq vRS - front

Have Fun In The Sun (And Rain) With This Skoda Felicia Fun

Skoda Felicia Fun - front

Behold, The New 276bhp Lancia Ypsilon HF

Lancia Ypsilon HF

Latest Reviews

2024 Dacia Duster Review: Refreshingly Simple, Relentlessly Charming

Dacia Duster - front, dynamic

Toyota Hilux GR Sport Review: A Tough, Capable Truck – Just Don’t Be Fooled By The Badges

Toyota Hilux GR Sport - front

Lamborghini Urus SE Review: Audacious, Hilarious, But Not The Car It Truly Wants To Be

Lamborghini Urus SE, front 3/4, driving

Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro Review: Sweet Spot Or No-Man’s Land?

Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro - driving

Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Cabriolet Review

Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Cabriolet

Porsche 911 S/T Review: You Can Guess How This Verdict Ends