2002 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 33 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 602 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Elan |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |