2007 BMW 650 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 770 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 650 | Elan |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |