1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Saab 900
To start off, both 1981 Lotus Esprit and 1981 Saab 900 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 58 more horse power than 1981 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Saab 900 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
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 Saab 900, 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Saab 900 | |
Make | Lotus | Saab |
Model | Esprit | 900 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |