1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP) has 352 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (405 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1986 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1986 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Lotus | Bentley |
| Model | Esprit | Continental |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2746 mm |
