1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 20 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 261 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 36 L |
