1988 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Elite |
Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |