1995 BMW 520 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 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 774 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Elise |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |