1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 112 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F. 1989 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Model F |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |