2008 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 530 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 241 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |