2005 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
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 | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |