1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 152 kg more than 1999 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Esprit | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Esprit | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 286 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |