2008 BMW X3 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X3 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 116 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. 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 X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | X3 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 86 L |
