2001 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1970 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.
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2001 BMW 318 | 1970 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Elan |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |