2000 Honda City vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 368 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | City | Esprit |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |