2005 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 336 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.
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, 2005 Honda Accord, 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 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Esprit |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |