2006 BMW 130 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 130 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 130.
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 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 130 | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 86 L |