1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 26 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Lotus | Dodge |
| Model | Esprit | Ram |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 98 L |
