2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 814 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1988 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | CR-V | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |