1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 528.
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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Esprit | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Esprit | 528 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
