1977 BMW 628 vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 628 | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 628 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
