1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1985 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | Esprit | 200 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
