1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Seven. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 880 kg more than 1962 Lotus Seven. 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. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Seven | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Seven | Crown |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |
