1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 682 kg more than 1985 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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Esprit | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Esprit | Firebird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 106.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 76 L |