1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1999 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Esprit | 88 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3110 mm |
