1995 BMW 525 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 242 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 525 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 294 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |