2001 Daewoo Korando vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 2001 Daewoo Korando is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,199 cc, 2001 Daewoo Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Korando. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Korando weights approximately 21 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.

Because 1984 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Korando, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Korando. (145 Nm). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Korando. 2001 Daewoo Korando has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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