1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP

To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP is newer by 12 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 9 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi SUP. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi SUP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP weights approximately 825 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, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP, 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, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP (240 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 2002 Mitsubishi SUP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP 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. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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