2007 BMW 120 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 9 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), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 675 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus 340 R has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus 340 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 120 | 340 R |
Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 154 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |