2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (241 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |