2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 8 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
| Model | Esprit | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 98 L |
