1973 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Elise |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |