1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Esprit | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Esprit | 118 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
