1968 BMW 2800 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 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 440 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2800 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 2800 | Elise |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |