1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 164 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Celica |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |