2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2002 Lotus Esprit and 2002 Seat Leon 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 172 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon. 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 Seat Leon, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Esprit | Leon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
