1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
