1995 BMW CLS vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1995 BMW CLS 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (286 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster 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 (354 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | CLS | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
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 | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |