2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Esprit and 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 245 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 Suzuki Liana 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
Model | Esprit | Liana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 349 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |