2009 BMW 135 vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (401 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1986 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1986 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 135 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 405 Nm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |