2003 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Wind is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 455 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. 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 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | Wind |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
