2009 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 918 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise. 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 530 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |