1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Tata Estate
To start off, 1993 Tata Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1993 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Tata Estate weights approximately 492 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Tata Estate | |
Make | Lotus | Tata |
Model | Esprit | Estate |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |