1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1990 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000, 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac 6000. 1990 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | Esprit | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
