1980 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1980 Chrysler Cordoba and 1980 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler Cordoba | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Cordoba | Esprit |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |