1969 Lotus Elan vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 1051 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Elan | 730 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 82 L |