1980 BMW 628 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 628 | Elan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |