1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1991 Skoda L
To start off, 1991 Skoda L is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1991 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1991 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 235 kg more than 1991 Skoda L. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1991 Skoda L | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Esprit | L |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
