2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 4 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 212 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
