2007 BMW 523 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2012 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 523 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |