1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1993 Toyota Starlet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1990 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 1990 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Starlet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |