2009 BMW 120 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 421 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 120 | Eclat |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |