1973 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2008 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Elise |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |