1972 BMW Touring vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | Touring | Esprit |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 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 | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |