1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 833 kg more than 1984 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
Model | Esprit | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3030 mm |