1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Celica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |