1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (542 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XJR-11 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 741 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 800 Nm | 542 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1160 mm |