1983 BMW 525 vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1962 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Elan |
Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.7 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |