1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, both 1993 Lotus Esprit and 1993 Xedos 6 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 34 more horse power than 1993 Xedos 6. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
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 Xedos 6, 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Xedos 6. (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Xedos 6. 1993 Xedos 6 has automatic transmission and 1993 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1993 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Lotus | Xedos |
Model | Esprit | 6 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |