2006 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Elan |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1558 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |