2009 BMW 116 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 319 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 116 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |