2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 2004 Jaguar XK and 2004 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (350 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 453 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (541 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XK | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1833 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
