1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 29 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1458 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
Model | Esprit | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 2525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 98 L |