1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1984 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 391 kg more than 1989 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Statesman | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Statesman | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
