1956 Daimler DK vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 826 kg more than 1980 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Daimler | Lotus |
| Model | DK | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
