1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 1502 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |