1990 Lotus Elan vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1990 Lotus Elan. (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1990 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 989 kg more than 1990 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Elan. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1990 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1990 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Lotus Elan | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Elan | 6 series |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2968 mm |