2001 BMW Z22 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z22. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z22 would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z22. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z22. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z22 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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