1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 950 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 (351 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1979 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Esprit | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |
