1976 BMW 633 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2007 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 633 | Elise |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 32 L |