1971 BMW Touring vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1983 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 37 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | Touring | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
