2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (261 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 882 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Tahoe | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
