2007 BMW 118 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 118 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |
