1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Elan | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |