2009 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 Length | 4530 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |