2005 BMW 320 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |