1969 BMW 2800 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 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 50 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2002 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 2800 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
