2005 Daewoo Espero vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Espero and 2005 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Espero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Espero. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Espero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Espero weights approximately 253 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige 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 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Espero, 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Espero. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Espero.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Espero | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
Model | Espero | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |