1982 BMW 628 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 628 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 628 | Elise |
Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |