1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. Both 1988 Lotus Esprit and 1979 Lotus Esprit are equipped with a 2,174 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Esprit | Esprit |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |