1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 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 (158 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Esprit | 131 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |