2009 BMW 118 vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 118 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 31 L |