1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 20 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 201 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 (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 256 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
