1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 46 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 (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316. 2005 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 2005 BMW 316 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Esprit | 316 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 63 L |