2009 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 31 L |