1990 BMW 518 vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 904 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 518 | Extreme |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 700 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
