1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Lotus | Infiniti |
Model | Esprit | M |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 550 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2901 mm |