1999 BMW 740 vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 39 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 1453 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 740 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 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 |
