2009 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 141 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |