1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 182 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |