This Fifth Gear video compares the BMW i8 to the DeLorean DMC 12:

"Vicki compares the old to the new, with the famous DeLorean DMC 12 to BMW's new i8!"

Of course there's ample "Back To The Future Discussion" and we do have a soft spot for the DeLorean, but the BMW i8 has that future look to it too, which is precisely why the two vehicles are compared in this video.