1993 BMW 840 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 840 | Elise |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |