2005 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2008 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 32 L |