1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 Tata Estate
To start off, 1994 Tata Estate is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1994 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1994 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Tata Estate weights approximately 536 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 1994 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Lotus | Tata |
| Model | Esprit | Estate |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
