2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 25 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 294 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1500 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
