1998 BMW 328 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. 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, 1998 BMW 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 328 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 328 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
