2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta

To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Caserta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Caserta would be higher. At 1,995 cc, 2000 Toyota Caserta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (241 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 369 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 2000 Toyota Caserta 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. 2000 Toyota Caserta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Lotus Esprit 2000 Toyota Caserta
Make Lotus Toyota
Model Esprit Caserta
Year Released 2004 2000
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 1974 cc 1995 cc
Horse Power 241 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 140 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1305 kg 936 kg
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2460 mm