1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 66 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Esprit | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |