1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 23 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 149 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Yaris |
Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |