1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 463 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 16 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |