2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Lotus | Xedos |
| Model | Esprit | 9 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
