1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1993 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 35 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |
