2009 BMW M6 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 98 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M6 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2430 mm |
