2007 BMW 323 vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 319 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 323 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |