2007 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 445 kg more 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, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 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 | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |