2006 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 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, 2006 BMW 330 (411 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |