1991 Holden Statesman vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 1991 Holden Statesman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Statesman (223 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1991 Holden Statesman (385 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1991 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1991 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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