1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, both 1984 Lotus Esprit and 1984 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Renault 25 | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Esprit | 25 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 34 L |