1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1993 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 389 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Esprit | Exige |
Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 36 L |