2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 2 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Esprit | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2490 mm |
