2005 BMW 760 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 BMW 760 and 2005 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1314 kg more than 2005 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 760 (602 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 760 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 760 | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6128 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 20.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |