1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Esprit would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 116 kg more than 1985 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Lotus | Lamborghini |
| Model | Esprit | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
