1966 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,927 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1966 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lamborghini 400 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |