1992 BMW 850 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 850 | Elan |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 147 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |