1998 BMW 320 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, both 1998 BMW 320 and 1998 Lotus 340 R were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus 340 R has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus 340 R 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 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | 340 R |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |