1993 Holden Statesman vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,985 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1993 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Statesman.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Statesman. 1993 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Statesman | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Statesman | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4985 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
