1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 435 kg more than 1980 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 727 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1980 Lotus Esprit
Make Chevrolet Lotus
Model Corvette Esprit
Year Released 1992 1980
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 158 HP
Torque 949 Nm 222 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2450 mm


 

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