1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Titan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 106 L |
