1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 595 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Impala | Esprit |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |