2001 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 2001 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 13 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 628 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 108 kg more than 2001 Lotec C 1000.

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, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.

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