2009 BMW 335 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 335 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |