1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 53 kg more than 1984 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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Lotus | McLaren |
Model | Esprit | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 627 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 715 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |