2009 BMW 325 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 20 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 (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 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 | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |