1996 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, both 1996 Lotus Esprit and 1996 Skoda Felicia 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 218 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
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 Skoda Felicia, 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Esprit | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
