1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2009 Opel Antara is newer by 19 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 24 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 680 kg more than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2009 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Opel Antara | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Esprit | Antara |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |