1999 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1966 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, 1999 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Elan |
Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |