2010 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Lotus Elise and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 336 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lotus Elise | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Elise | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4882 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1354 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2941 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
