2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 530 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elise | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 73 L |