1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 321 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S. 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Lotus | Simca |
Model | Esprit | 1200S |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |