1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 199 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Supra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 598 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |