1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 13 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 72 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
| Model | Guara | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |
