1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
