1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 474 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Esprit | Chevette |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |