2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Silverado | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2440 mm |
