2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, both 2004 Lotus Esprit and 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1470 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2004 Toyota Mega 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, 2004 Toyota Mega 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 (400 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
