2000 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 525. (331 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
