2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 182 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.
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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Esprit | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | 350Z |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |