1995 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1995 BMW 330 and 1995 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 330 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
