1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 329 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Esprit | L |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1219 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
