1998 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |