1971 Lotus Elan vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1076 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 2003 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, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Elan | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2986 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 | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 87 L |