1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 505 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Elan | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elan | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
