1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | Dinan | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |