2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 377 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 73 L |
