2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 169 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | GT 1 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
