2002 Kia Sephia II vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 2002 Kia Sephia II 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sephia II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sephia II | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Sephia II | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
