1965 Lotus Elan vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1965 Lotus Elan and 1965 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lotus Elan | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Crown |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |