1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 198 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Model F |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
