1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 261 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Lotus |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Evora |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2575 mm |