1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 586 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Blazer | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
