1983 Lotus Esprit vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 97 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Esprit | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Celica |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |