1998 Honda SSM vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 9 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda SSM | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | SSM | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2172 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 264 HP |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
