2009 BMW 730 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2002 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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
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 |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |