2001 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (346 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Esprit. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Aceca. (400 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Aceca | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | Aceca | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |