1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 17 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 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 2005 Nissan Patrol 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. 2005 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
