1998 Daewoo Prince vs. 1978 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Prince is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Prince | 1978 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
Model | Prince | Esprit |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1260 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |