1983 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1994 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 De Tomaso Deauville. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 De Tomaso Deauville | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
Model | Deauville | Esprit |
Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |