1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1521 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
Model | Elan | Toronado |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 91 L |