1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 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), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 139 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 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 (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Esprit | Esprit |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 31 L |