1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 251 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 (542 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Lotus | Audi |
| Model | Esprit | A5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2751 mm |
