1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 26 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | 25 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 38 L |
