2004 BMW 630 vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 693 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 630 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 630 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |