2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo, 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 Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Stilo | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 73 L |
