2006 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 511 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat. 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 (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Eclat |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |