1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 239 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 1800 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 73 L |