1968 BMW 2000 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2000 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 2005 Lotus Elise (187 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 2000 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
