1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 374 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Commodore | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Commodore | Esprit |
Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |