2009 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 40 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Elan |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1558 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |