2007 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 451 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |