1991 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1980 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 (289 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 164 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |