2007 BMW 118 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 361 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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 118 | Elan |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |