1977 BMW 728 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2011 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 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 728 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 44 L |
