2004 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 6 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), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 905 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | 340 R |
Year Released | 2004 | 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 | 141 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |