1992 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 634 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1118 mm |
