1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 34 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Tundra |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 376 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 544 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3700 mm |