1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 30 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 766 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.
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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2740 mm |