2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica 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 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 280 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Lotus | Tata |
| Model | Esprit | Indica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
