1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Esprit | 528 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
