2008 BMW 323 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 578 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, 2008 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 323 | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 180 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |