2004 BMW 316 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 316 would be higher. Both 2004 BMW 316 and 2009 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 316 | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |