1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Publica is newer by 9 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Publica weights approximately 81 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Publica |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2170 mm |