2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise. 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 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2010 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Elise | 128 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
