1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Berlina | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
