2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 559 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Elise | 120 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 51 L |