2009 BMW 328 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (216 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 328 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |