2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2002 GAZ 3111
To start off, both 2002 Lotus Esprit and 2002 GAZ 3111 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2002 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GAZ 3111. 2002 GAZ 3111 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 GAZ 3111 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2002 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Lotus | GAZ |
| Model | Esprit | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2810 mm |
