1968 Lotus Elan vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 39 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Elan. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1968 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1968 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elan | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
