1994 BMW 730 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1994 BMW 730 and 1994 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 BMW 730. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 730.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 730. (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 730 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |