2008 BMW 325 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 19 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2008 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2172 cc |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |