2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 476 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6. 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Esprit | GT6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
