1958 Lotus Elite vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 385 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lotus Elite | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elite | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
