1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 1997 Kia Capital is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Capital weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1990 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 1990 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Capital, 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, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital. 1997 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1990 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1990 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lotus Esprit | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Lotus | Kia |
| Model | Esprit | Capital |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
