1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 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 104 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
| Model | Esprit | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
