1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera 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 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 463 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
