1995 BMW 528 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 699 kg more than 2009 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 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 528 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
