1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1972 TVR Taimar

To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 TVR Taimar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 TVR Taimar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 TVR Taimar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 TVR Taimar. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR Taimar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 193 kg more than 1972 TVR Taimar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR Taimar. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR Taimar.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Lotus Esprit 1972 TVR Taimar
Make Lotus TVR
Model Esprit Taimar
Year Released 1980 1972
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2174 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 210 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.4 mm 93.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 8.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1219 kg 1026 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2290 mm


 

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