1978 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 252 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Esprit |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |