2007 BMW 328 vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 328 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
