1998 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 445 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Elise |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |