1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, both 1993 Lotus Esprit and 1993 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 420 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. (80 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Vauxhall Nova | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Esprit | Nova |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |