1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (251 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 152 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | Clio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 286 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
