1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 16 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 765 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna. 2011 Toyota Sienna 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. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Sienna |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |