2000 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Etna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Etna would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 525. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 525 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Etna |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |