1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,362 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry. 2005 Toyota Camry 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. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Camry |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2362 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |