1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1977 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1977 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 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:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1977 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | MK II | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |