1984 BMW 316 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 807 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 316 | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |