2002 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus 340 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus 340 R would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 795 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | 340 R |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |