2002 Audi RS4 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 2002 Audi RS4 and 2002 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi RS4 (376 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi RS4 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi RS4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi RS4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Audi RS4 (449 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi RS4 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | RS4 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
