1991 BMW Z1 vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW Z1 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW Z1 | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | Z1 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
