1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 11 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1549 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1. 2010 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | GT 1 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3099 mm |
