2005 BMW 740 vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1993 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, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Esprit. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1993 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1993 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 740 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 73 L |