1991 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1991 BMW 325. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 325 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1984 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, 1991 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 325 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 325 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
