1987 BMW M6 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1964 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW M6 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | M6 | Elan |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |