1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 9 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 618 more horse power than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1991 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lotus Esprit | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Lotus | TVR |
Model | Esprit | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 57 L |