1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 712 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
