2008 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 120 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 484 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 120 | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 44 L |