1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Camaro | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |