2008 BMW X5 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 39 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 1491 kg more than 1969 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, 2008 BMW X5 (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | X5 | Elan |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1558 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2191 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |