1996 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525.
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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |