1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Rover 45
To start off, 2000 Rover 45 is newer by 10 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 70 more horse power than 2000 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Rover 45, 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rover 45. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lotus Esprit | 2000 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | Esprit | 45 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
