1995 BMW CLS vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1979 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 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | CLS | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |