1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 11 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | Wind |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |
