2005 BMW 325 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 10 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 186 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |