1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Mum 500

To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Mum 500 is newer by 13 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.

Because 1980 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Mum 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Mum 500. (95 Nm). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Mum 500. 1993 Mitsubishi Mum 500 has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mitsubishi Mum 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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