1958 Lotus 16 vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus 16 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lotus 16 (238 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lotus 16 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1958 Lotus 16.
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. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1958 Lotus 16 has manual transmission. 1958 Lotus 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lotus 16 | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | 16 | Century |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |