1998 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 156 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | NSX | Esprit |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |