1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara is newer by 20 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1980 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Solara |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |