2009 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2009 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |