1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 307 is newer by 13 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 307. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2002 Peugeot 307, 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 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 307. (204 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Esprit | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | 307 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
