2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Esprit. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (454 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Express | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2420 mm |