1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 9 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 438 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Esprit | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Esprit | Today |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
