1977 BMW 520 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 236 kg more 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 (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 256 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 Weight | 1565 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |