2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 22 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 264 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos, 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
Model | Kalos | Esprit |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1148 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |