1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1980 Monteverdi Sierra
To start off, both 1980 Lotus Esprit and 1980 Monteverdi Sierra were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Monteverdi Sierra. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1980 Monteverdi Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1980 Monteverdi Sierra | |
| Make | Lotus | Monteverdi |
| Model | Esprit | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
