1977 BMW 728 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan. 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 728 | Elan |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |