2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 10 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 59 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (291 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Esprit | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2649 mm |
