1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,215 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lotus Elite weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1962 Lotus Elite (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Elite | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elite | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1215 cc | 788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 75 L |
