1994 BMW 740 vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1960 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 740 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 29 L |
