2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 885 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, 2010 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2010 BMW 335 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. 2010 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Elise | 335 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
