2009 Kia Borrego vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 20 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 302 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 2009 Kia Borrego 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. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Borrego | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4627 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 337 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 31 L |