1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus 340 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus 340 R would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 685 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus 340 R | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | 340 R | Condor |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |