2009 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 120 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 73 L |
