1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 30 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 160 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |