2005 Lexus RX vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 2005 Lexus RX 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 81 more horse power than 2005 Lexus RX. (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 735 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2005 Lexus RX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus RX (840 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus RX | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lexus | Lotus |
| Model | RX | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 840 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
