2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1978 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 585 kg more than 1978 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. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1978 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1978 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Daewoo Chairman | 1978 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
Model | Chairman | Esprit |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |