1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lotus Esprit | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Publica |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
