2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 5 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7. 2007 Suzuki XL7 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. 2007 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Esprit | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
