1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 313 kg more than 1983 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Commodore | Esprit |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2490 mm |