2007 BMW 320 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 18 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 116 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 135 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 148 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |