2007 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 121 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1999 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (351 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 349 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 351 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |