1999 BMW 318 vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |