1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 756 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. 1982 Toyota Crown 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. 1982 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Elite | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elite | Crown |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1215 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |
