2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 855 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJ220 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
