1987 BMW 750 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 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 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 750 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |