1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 629 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 2800 | Elise |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |