1993 BMW 840 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 980 kg more than 2005 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 840 | Elise |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |