2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 884 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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 Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 966 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lotec | Lotus |
| Model | Sirius | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1160 mm |
