2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M. (298 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Lotus | Infiniti |
| Model | Esprit | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |
