1973 BMW Touring vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 145 kg more than 1973 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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | Touring | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| 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 | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
