1978 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, both 1978 Lotus Esprit and 1978 Chrysler 1609 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1978 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1978 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Lotus | Chrysler |
Model | Esprit | 1609 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |