2006 BMW 525 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |