1995 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Elise |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |