1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Toyota Will is newer by 10 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 145 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2005 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Will. 2005 Toyota Will 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. 2005 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Toyota Will | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Will |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |