1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Tata E
To start off, 2005 Tata E is newer by 12 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Tata E. (149 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata E weights approximately 195 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata E.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Tata E | |
Make | Lotus | Tata |
Model | Esprit | E |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |