1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi weights approximately 38 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1984 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Seat Inca Kombi | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Esprit | Inca Kombi |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1105 kg |
