1977 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 178 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Esprit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 31 L |