2007 BMW M6 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 2007 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M6 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
