1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 20 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 68 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 372 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 15.6:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |