2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Esprit and 2005 Renault Grand Espace 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 215 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 280 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 Renault Grand Espace, 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
