1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 32 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 1983 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Soarer |
Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |