1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 247 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Esprit | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
