1976 BMW 630 vs. 1977 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1977 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1977 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 630 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |