2000 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 441 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 318 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
