1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 18 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 2012 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lotus Esprit. 2012 Lexus LS 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. 2012 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Esprit | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Lotus | Lexus |
| Model | Esprit | LS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 84 L |
