1993 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1993 BMW 316 and 1993 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 316 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |