1985 BMW 628 vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1990 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 628 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |