1993 BMW 520 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 520 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |