2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 9 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 683 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, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit. 2011 Lexus LS 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. 2011 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Lotus | Lexus |
| Model | Esprit | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3091 mm |
