1998 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 506 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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 GT 1 (391 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus GT 1 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | GT 1 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 580 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
