1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2001 Nissan Chappo

To start off, 2001 Nissan Chappo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,953 cc, 2001 Nissan Chappo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Chappo. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Chappo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 Nissan Chappo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 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 1995 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Chappo, 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Chappo. (359 Nm). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Chappo. 2001 Nissan Chappo has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Chappo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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