1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 169 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
