2000 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 2000 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 2000 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Elan |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |