1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1996 Honda Ballade and 1996 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Because 1996 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 1996 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade, 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Ballade | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Ballade | Esprit |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |