1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 101 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.
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:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |
