1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 256 kg more than 1987 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Coronet | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
