1981 BMW 745 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 745 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 268 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 | 1590 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |