1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 17 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2012 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 61 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2012 Seat Exeo, 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 (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Esprit | Exeo |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2642 mm |