1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1991 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1991 Venturi Coupe is newer by 3 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1991 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1991 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 72 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1991 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Lotus | Venturi |
Model | Esprit | Coupe |
Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |