1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit 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 84 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (264 Nm). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Esprit | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
