1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Esprit |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |