1984 BMW 725 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise.
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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 725 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 725 | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |