2003 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Esprit | 2010 BMW 128 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Esprit | 128 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2659 mm |