1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 221 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Lotus | Lamborghini |
Model | Esprit | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4345 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1184 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |