1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior is newer by 6 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celsior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 780 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | GT 1 | Celsior |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
