1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 17 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XJR-15 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 31 L |