2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 4 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2004 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Almera |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 138 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |