2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 1999 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Century weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
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. 1999 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2004 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2004 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lotus Esprit | 1999 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
