1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Toyota Century is newer by 34 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Century (153 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 1140 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, 1996 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite. 1996 Toyota Century 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. 1996 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1996 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elite | Century |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2870 mm |