2005 BMW 520 vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1997 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, 2005 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |