2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 11 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 725 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Elise | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Elise | 120 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |