2007 Audi S4 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | S4 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |
