1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 565 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Elan | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |