2001 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 453 kg more than 2001 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 (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Elise |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 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 |