1998 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |