1998 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 19 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 217 Nm |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |