1998 Lotus GT 1 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 GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 491 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 409 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus GT 1 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | GT 1 | Condor |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 580 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1459 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2700 mm |