1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Lotus | Trabant |
| Model | Esprit | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |
