2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |