2006 BMW 530 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, both vehicles can yield 298 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 530 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |