1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 48 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Condor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1426 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
