1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Seat 127
To start off, both 1981 Lotus Esprit and 1981 Seat 127 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 111 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 Seat 127. 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 Seat 127, 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Seat 127 | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Esprit | 127 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |