2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 874 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Extreme | Hilux |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 182 Nm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3090 mm |