2007 BMW 323 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 624 kg more than 2005 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 323 (230 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2007 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 323 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
