2005 Holden UTE vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Holden UTE is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden UTE weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden UTE | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | UTE | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
