1977 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 320 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Elise |
Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |