1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2004 MCC ForTwo is newer by 14 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 123 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 445 kg more than 2004 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lotus Esprit | 2004 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Lotus | MCC |
| Model | Esprit | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1810 mm |
