2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Lotus | TVR |
Model | Esprit | Cerbera |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 525 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |