2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Esprit and 2005 Opel Zafira 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 229 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
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 Opel Zafira, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 58 L |
