2006 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 650 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 650 | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |