1964 Lotus Elan vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 751 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo, 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Elan | Toledo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |