1947 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,302 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 901 kg more than 1984 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.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Chrysler Town & Country | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Town & Country | Esprit |
Year Released | 1947 | 1984 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5302 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2490 mm |