1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1987 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 2010 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1987 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1987 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Esprit | 750 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 82 L |
