1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. 1996 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
