2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Esprit would be higher. 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 177 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 855 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 349 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |