1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 13 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 188 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 1435 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager, 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (351 Nm). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 2012 Lancia Voyager 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. 2012 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Lotus | Lancia |
| Model | Esprit | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3078 mm |
