1989 Lexus LS vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lexus LS weights approximately 479 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lexus LS. 1989 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lexus LS | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lexus | Lotus |
Model | LS | Esprit |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3969 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 73 L |