1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Toyota Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century.
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, 1985 Toyota Century (290 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1985 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1985 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Century |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
