1959 BMW 503 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 503 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |