1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 BMW 316. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 316 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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, 2012 BMW 316 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 2012 BMW 316 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Eclat | 316 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 57 L |