1988 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 646 kg more than 1987 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. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1987 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1987 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bristol Beaufighter | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | Beaufighter | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
