1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 2000 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 2000 BMW 330 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Esprit | 330 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |