1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1971 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 5.8 | Elan |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |