1989 Honda Integra vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1989 Honda Integra and 1989 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1989 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 138 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Integra | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Integra | Esprit |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |