1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
Make | Lotus | Willys-Overland |
Model | Esprit | Aero-Willys 2600 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |