1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Mirafiori | Esprit |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |