1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Renault 14
To start off, both 1981 Lotus Esprit and 1981 Renault 14 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1981 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 255 kg more than 1981 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Renault 14, 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 14. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Renault 14 | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Esprit | 14 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1218 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 48 L |