1995 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 690 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Elise |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |