2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 483 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Colorado | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |
