1998 BMW 318 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |