2007 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 2007 BMW 120 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. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 120 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |