1982 Lotus Esprit vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 289 kg more than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown. 1975 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1982 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1982 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lotus Esprit | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Crown |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
