2001 BMW Compact vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW Compact | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | Compact | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |