1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 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 102 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 53 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
