1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 18 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 179 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1988 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry. 2006 Toyota Camry 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. 2006 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Camry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
