1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 8 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 14 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
