Espirt vs NSX

[sonicadg]

Lotus Espirt

Engine
Type:_____________________________V8, twin-turbocharged
Displacement cu in (cc):______________214 (3506)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:______________350(258) / 6500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:_____________295(400) / 4250
Redline at RPM:______________________n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R:_________________________ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R:__________________________235/40 ZR17 - 285/35 ZR18
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: __________172 × 74.1 × 45.3
Weight lb (kg):______________________3043 (1381)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s:_____________4.4
Top Speed mph (km/h):______________180 (290)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 15/23 (n.a.)


Honda NSX

Engine
Type: _________________________V6
Displacement cu in (cc):__________194 (3179)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:__________290(213) / 7100
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:_________224(304) / 5500
Redline at RPM:__________________8000
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R:_____________________ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R:______________________215/40 R17 - 255/40R17
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in:_______174.2 × 71.2 × 46.0
Weight lb (kg): __________________3152 (1430)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s:__________5.0
Top Speed mph (km/h):___________165 (270)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 17/24 (12.0)

[Street_Dreamer]

tooooo close.
Senna developed the NSX, but the Esprit is just legendary...

[TVR IS KING]

Senna?

[drakkie]

Originally Posted by TVR IS KING

Senna?

Ayrton Senna, legendary F1 driver. He worked on fine-tuning the nsx suspension and driveline.

[Cyco]

Always loved the NSX, but the power/weight gives the Esprit the edge as a performance car.

[ruim20]

The esprit can be legendary but it would have it's ass handed over by the NSX, any time. the exeption being the Esprit VS a 1st Gen NSX.

[Clivey]

Originally Posted by Cyco

Always loved the NSX, but the power/weight gives the Esprit the edge as a performance car.

I'd also go with this Esprit. This one is the classic supercar shape and this particular one is the car in it's ultimate guise...at least as long as the gearbox holds out. Esprit V8 Turbos are known for gearbox problems (it's a Renault 21 gearbox), Fifth Gear highlighted it in one of their shows. I'm sure a Youtube search would yield the results.

The NSX is a very, very capable car, but this Esprit wins on exclusivity, as well as straight line speed (and the last ones having tail lights that look like afterburners!). I'd like to see this comparo on track though.

[Ferrer]

The Esprit no doubt about it.

[Ingolstadt]

NSX 0-60mph 5secs? where you got that info? it should've been under 5.

Anyway, NSX.

This Esprit doesnt look the part.

EDIT: A 3.5 liter (considered small displacement in Aussies and US's terms) might sound stunning in a V8 layout with Turbo chargers..... never heard of one thou... there's one Esprit in a car showroom just nearby where i stay.... it's been there waiting for buyers for more than 10 years!! hahah ~~ no kidding!

[Vindesh17]

NSX based on reliability.

[PerfAdv]

The Esprit might have a power advantage but the NSX is a better car in every other way.

[:Exige:]

The Esprit is just more special. It may have its flaws, but in the same sense a Jaguar E-Type is as reliable as a dead cat ... that doesn't mean you wouldn't want to own one.

The Esprit simply has more character than the Honda.

[The_Canuck]

Originally Posted by :Exige:

The Esprit is just more special. It may have its flaws, but in the same sense a Jaguar E-Type is as reliable as a dead cat ... that doesn't mean you wouldn't want to own one.

The Esprit simply has more character than the Honda.

I agree completely.

[NSXType-R]

Dunno, it is closely matched, but just because I like Honda's more, I'd take that.

[ScionDriver]

I love Lotus' and especially the Esprit, so I would take that, although I love the NSX as well, this is a good compare.