1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 25 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Elan | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Elan | Toledo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |