2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 6 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Lotus | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Esprit | CCX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
