1998 BMW 740 vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (405 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 740 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 405 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2440 mm |