1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Monteverdi Sierra would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. (160 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra weights approximately 85 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, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1971 Monteverdi Sierra | |
Make | Lotus | Monteverdi |
Model | Esprit | Sierra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 82 L |