1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 374 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Avanti Avanti | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Avanti | Lotus |
Model | Avanti | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |