1972 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1977 Lotus Eclat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1977 Lotus Eclat.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1977 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |