1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 127 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Supra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |