2008 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 3 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. Both 2008 BMW 316 and 2005 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 479 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (187 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 316 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 316 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
