2009 BMW 125 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat. 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 125 | Eclat |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |