2002 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2011 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Elise |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |