1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2004 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2004 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Brooklands | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
