2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 23 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 581 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, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Blazer | Esprit |
Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |