2011 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 1028 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2012 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lotus Elise | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Elise | 730 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 82 L |