2007 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 36 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 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 654 kg more than 1971 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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan. 2007 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 323 | Elan |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1558 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.8 mm |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |