2000 Lada 110 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2000 Lada 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Lada 110. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 156 kg more than 2000 Lada 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada 110, 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada 110. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada 110 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | 110 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
