2008 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2001 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |