1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Donkervoort S7.

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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (163 Nm). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Donkervoort S7. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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