1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, both 1988 Lotus Esprit and 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 512 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
Make | Lotus | De Tomaso |
Model | Esprit | Longchamp |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |