1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 25 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 2,358 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
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, 2006 Toyota Camry, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Camry |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2358 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
