1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 344 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Lotus | Subaru |
Model | Esprit | Forester |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |