2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 97 L |
