1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 32 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1981 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1594 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1981 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1981 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Lotus Esprit 2013 Toyota Sequoia
Make Lotus Toyota
Model Esprit Sequoia
Year Released 1981 2013
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2174 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1120 kg 2714 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1955 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3100 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 100 L


 

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