1983 BMW M6 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2007 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M6 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| 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 | 1505 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
