1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Lotus | Aston Martin |
Model | Esprit | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 97 L |