2000 Lotus M250 vs. 1987 Toyota Century

To start off, 2000 Lotus M250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus M250 (176 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 1131 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250.

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, 1987 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 1987 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250. 1987 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus M250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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