2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1987 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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Tahoe | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
