1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 17 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Elite | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Elite | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1215 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 76 L |
