1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Infiniti M

To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 22 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 543 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.

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, 2010 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 2010 Infiniti M 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. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Lotus Esprit 2010 Infiniti M
Make Lotus Infiniti
Model Esprit M
Year Released 1988 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2174 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 303 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 355 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1176 kg 1719 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2910 mm


 

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