1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.

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, 2010 Honda Civic, 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, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (271 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 2010 Honda Civic 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. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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