1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Daewoo Rezzo
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 16 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 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 39 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Rezzo. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Rezzo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Rezzo weights approximately 238 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1984 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Rezzo. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Rezzo. 2000 Daewoo Rezzo 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. 2000 Daewoo Rezzo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 2000 Daewoo Rezzo | |
Make | Lotus | Daewoo |
Model | Esprit | Rezzo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 48 L |