1987 BMW 750 vs. 1975 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1975 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. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1975 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1975 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1975 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 750 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |