1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (325 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Sunbird | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4143 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
