1999 Lotus M250 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus M250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus M250 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1999 Lotus M250. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 731 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 M250 (321 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus M250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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