1980 BMW 725 vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 725 | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 725 | Elite |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 66.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2240 mm |