2009 BMW 750 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 BMW 750. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2010 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 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 750 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 750 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |