1982 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 968 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 20.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
