2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 335 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
