1996 Lotus Esprit vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Esprit. (510 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Esprit | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Esprit | Esprit |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |