1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1991 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Lotus | Venturi |
Model | Esprit | 400 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |