1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 850 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lotus GT 1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | GT 1 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
