2008 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 1 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2007 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 523 | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |