2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 580 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Liberty | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 31 L |
