1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 1999 Lotus Esprit and 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (251 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1999 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (351 Nm). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Esprit | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2900 mm |
