2000 BMW 316 vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 2000 BMW 316 and 1997 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotus Elise (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 316 weights approximately 693 kg more than 1997 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, 2000 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise. 2000 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1997 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1997 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 316 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
