1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (78 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 310 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elite | Celica |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |