1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Toyota Crown is newer by 17 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |