1998 Honda Today vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 357 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Today | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
