2009 BMW 523 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 377 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 (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 523 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |