1996 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. (84 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. 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.
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1996 BMW M3 | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | M3 | XI Le Mans |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |