2006 BMW 330 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 BMW 330 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Elan |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |