1983 Holden Statesman vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1983 Holden Statesman 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1983 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Statesman weights approximately 501 kg more than 1980 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, 1983 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 1983 Holden Statesman 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 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Statesman | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Statesman | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
