1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 25 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 868 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 76 L |
