1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus 340 R | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | 340 R | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
