2001 Holden UTE vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 21 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 294 kg more than 1980 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, 2001 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Holden UTE | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | UTE | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |