1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (350 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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-15 (569 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJR-15 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
