1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2002 Renault Clio
To start off, 2002 Renault Clio is newer by 7 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Clio weights approximately 71 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 2002 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | Clio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
