1984 BMW M6 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | M6 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |