1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Sidewinder and 1999 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (349 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 575 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (351 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Sidewinder | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 349 HP |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
