1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 147 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6. 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Esprit | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 63 L |
